Hawaii Biofuels News Monitoring Service

Hawaii DOH investigation finds Hu Honua Bioenergy violated state water pollution laws

United States : Deadline Extended for Public Testimony on H Honua Bioenergy Power Plant Permit Applications

Nov 21, 2018 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has extended the deadline for the public to provide written testimony regarding pending permit applications from H Honua Bioenergy on Hawaii Island. Written statements …

Public invited to weigh in on controversial bioenergy plant on Hawaii Island

Algal Biofuels Dead? 'Not So Fast', Says Algal Biofuel Researcher

Junji Yamamura, a researcher at IHI NeoG Algae LLC, checks the Enomoto Algae in the IHI NeoG Algae LLC research facility in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. IHI Corp. (IHI), Gene and Gene Technology Y.K. (G>) and …

Senators ask EPA to increase RVOs for advanced biofuel, biodiesel

By Sen. Patty Murray's office | August 23, 2018 Aug. 23, U.S. Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash.; Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D.; and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, led a bipartisan group of 35 other senators urging the U.S. EPA to increase volume …

How Hawaii’s Berniecrats won the state convention

While the self-styled Progressive Wing of the Hawaiʻi Democratic Party was unable to fend off a coordinated establishment effort to elect a corporate lobbyist as party chair, they dominated the rest of the 2018 convention. Photo: Hawaiʻi Young Progressives …

A new giant virus found in the waters of Oahu, Hawaii

Coastal waters can turn green as shown here at Waimanalo Beach (left panel) when tiny single-celled algae in the genus Tetraselmis (inset) grow to high concentrations. Credit: Lydia Baker, UH Manoa, SOEST Researchers at the Daniel K. Inouye Center for …

Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix could help make CO2 vanish from thin air

Algae, pictured here under a microscope, may be a key to unlocking an important negative-emission technology to combat climate change. Credit: CSIRO An unconventional mélange of algae, eucalyptus and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage appears to be …

Hawaii considers growing algae from papaya for feed, fuel

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Farms in Hawaii could become “zero waste” if a state-funded demonstration project proves viable. The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Wednesday that the state’s Agribusiness Development Corp. is proposing to build a $1.5 million facility …

Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix may help make CO2 vanish from thin air

Algae, pictured here under a microscope, may be a key to unlocking an important negative-emission technology to combat climate change. An unconventional mélange of algae, eucalyptus and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) appears to be a …

EGAT, University of Hawaii to study integration of renewable energy into Thailand's power system

EBR Staff Writer Published 21 March 2018 EGAT has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii, to study and measure the efficiency of Thailand's power system for integrating renewable energy …

Bill would set 10% biofuels blend for Hawaii by 2020

In Hawaii, in the 2018 State of Hawaii Legislative Session, Senator Lorraine Inouye introduced SB 2019 that requires on-road fuel sold in the State to contain no less than 10% biofuel by volume and that amends the definition of “biofuels” to include …

With pineapple and sugar production gone, Hawaii weighs its agricultural future

KAHULUI, Maui - Tens of thousands of abandoned acres of farmland lie fallow on this island, cemeteries of Hawaii's defunct plantation era, which met its end last year when the state's last remaining sugar grower shut down an operation that had run …

With pineapple and sugar production gone, Hawaii weighs its agricultural future

KAHULUI, Maui — Tens of thousands of abandoned acres of farmland lie fallow on this island, cemeteries of Hawaii’s defunct plantation era, which met its end last year when the state’s last remaining sugar grower shut down an operation that had run for 146 …

As ships risk “Unseaworthy” rating, warns IMO, bioenergy is a key to saving them

By Ron Cascone, Principal, Nexant, Inc. Special to The Digest Reuters reported on November 16, 2017 an International Maritime Organization (IMO) declaration that ships not meeting stack sulfur emission limits through reductions in the sulfur content of …

Hawaii's energy industry can learn from Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery

Oct. 01--Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico in the dark -- 95 percent of the island remained without power Saturday -- and Hawaii's energy industry is taking notes on how to prepare the state's energy system to bounce back if a similar storm were to …

HELCO: Bioenergy plant would save customers money

HILO — In its latest cost analysis submitted to state regulators, Hawaii Electric Light Co. says Hu Honua Bioenergy would save customers cash in the long run. That’s assuming the Hamakua Energy Partners facility, which HELCO recently failed to acquire, …

Marine Bioenergy’s key to ocean kelp farming is drones

In California, Marine Bioenergy is getting ready for prime time as its trials progress using the company’s kelp elevator that combined with drone technology could make kelp production in the open ocean between California and Hawaii feasible. Drones do …

African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Secretary General Pushes Africa-wide Cooperation, Reforms to 18-Member ...

The Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (https://YearOfEnergy2019.com/APPO/) is calling for meaningful intra-African trade and cooperation; APPO members will meet in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea for the Cape VII …

Invest in - SIDCO's Net Zero Home that received US Department's Home Energy Score of 10 - How?

CA Building Code adopts Net-Zero Energy by 20/20. Explore this Energy Efficient home and save hundreds per month now by combining rooftop solar and Heat Pump. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, USA, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Invest in …

Kenya-based electric light and power company successfully conformed to QHSE requirements through MyEasyISO QHSE Software

VALLEY COTTAGE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A company in Kenya has been well-known for its commercial distribution of electric power to its relevant interested parties. Due to economic and safety concerns that …

Power Workers’ Union Public Statement

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 14th 2018, the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) served OPG a strike notice in response to the final offer rejected yesterday by 59.8% of the membership. The primary issue is OPG’s refusal to provide over 300 …

Canadian Utilities Completes Sale of UK Land Assets for $190 Million

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU, CU.X) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 42 acres of land in east London, UK. This site is the location of the former Barking …

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. Confirms Dividends for January 15, 2019

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) ("Peyto") confirms that the monthly dividend with respect to December 2018 of $0.06 per common share is to be paid on January 15, 2019, for …

Targa Resources Partners LP Announces Monthly Distribution on Preferred Units

HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources Partners LP (“Targa Resources Partners” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: NGLS PR A) announced its monthly distribution on the Partnership’s 9.00% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable …

Spark Energy, Inc. Announces Management Changes

HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spark Energy, Inc. ("Spark" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPKE), an independent retail energy services company, today announced the resignation of Gil Melman, Spark’s Vice President, General …

KANATA Energy Group Ltd. Announces New Partnership With TAQA North Ltd. – Expansion of Valhalla Facility

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANATA Energy Group Ltd. (“KANATA”), together with its joint venture partner TAQA North Ltd. (“TAQA North”), is pleased to announce the successful completion and start-up of an expansion to the 13-21-076- …

PDC Energy Appoints New General Counsel

DENVER, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDC Energy, Inc. (“PDC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PDCE) today announced the planned retirement of the Company’s current General Counsel, Dan Amidon, on December 31, 2018 and the appointment, effective January 1, …

LM Celebrates 15 Years

On December 15, 2018, the Office of Legacy Management celebrates 15 years. On this date in 2003, the office was formally established as a new element within the Department of Energy when personnel from four different organizations were merged into a …

Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd. Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2018

HONG KONG, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SKYS) (“Sky Solar” or “the Company”), a global developer, owner and operator of solar parks, today announced its financial results for and as of the first six months ended June …

Empower women to help save Africa from climate change

That is the message from African delegates as the world prepares to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change in Katowice, Poland, this week. Research shows that when women are involved in decision making, agreements on the environment are more …

Torchlight Completes the Drilling Phase of its A39 #1 Well in the Company’s Orogrande Basin Project

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (TRCH) ("Torchlight" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company has completed the drilling phase of the A39 #1 well in its Orogrande Basin …

Suncor Energy announces 2019 capital program and production outlook

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suncor released its 2019 corporate guidance today which includes a capital program of between $4.9 and $5.6 billion and average upstream production of 780,000 to 820,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day …

Atlantica Yield Acquires a New Wind Plant

December 14, 2018 – Atlantica Yield plc (NASDAQ: AY) (“Atlantica”), the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environmental sectors, announced today the closing of the acquisition of …

Equinor ASA: Equinor's share saving plan allocates shares

The shares purchased by DNB on behalf of Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) on 10 December 2018 for use in the group's Share Saving Plan, have on 13 and 14 December 2018 been distributed to the employees in accordance with their savings amount. Following …

A NEIGHBORLY PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP RAISES AWARENESS OF ILLEGAL DUMPING

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the morning of Saturday, December 1st, some 200 Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) flooded the Clearwater neighborhood of Greenwood in their sea of yellow shirts for a pre- …

Durango Welcomes Melanie Mackay, P. Geo to its Board of Directors

Durango Resources Inc. (TSX:DGO) VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vancouver, BC / December 13, 2018 – Durango Resources Inc. (TSX.V-DGO) (OTCQB-ATOXF) (Frankfurt – 86A1), (the “Company” or “Durango”) is pleased …

Sword Active Risk opens new office in Kuala Lumpur as part of global expansion plans

Expansion in Malaysia supports increased customer demand for risk management software and expertise in Far East MAIDENHEAD, BERKS, UK, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sword Active Risk, a supplier of specialist risk management software …